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Old 08-06-2008, 08:44 AM
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My baby won't start

Well I finally got a chance to pull the cover off my Camaro and pull her out of the garage. I put a brand new battery in her and she has no power. I thought it was the battery so I took it out and had it tested and came back fine. All the cables look good too. My next guess is the computer or maybe a mouse made a chew toy out of my wiring harness. The car has no interior lights and will not turn over. Do you guys have any suggestions?
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Old 08-06-2008, 09:23 AM
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If you don't have any lights, my guess is that your terminal batteries are corroded or you are not getting a ground. Before doing anything else, make sure that your battery is charged and the contacts and wires are good.

I know you said they were okay, but if your car was running before, it should run now, if your battery and connections are good. JMHO
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Also, make sure your ignition fuses are ok.
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Old 08-06-2008, 12:55 PM
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The battery does have a full charge. I guess I'll check the fuses and the contacts. The contacts appear to be okay, but I'll double check. Thanks, Tom
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Old 08-07-2008, 08:21 AM
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All fixed!! I cleaned the red positve terminal block on the fender well and it fired right up. Thanks again.
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Old 08-07-2008, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by zmanlt1
All fixed!! I cleaned the red positve terminal block on the fender well and it fired right up. Thanks again.
was going to suggest that, had the same problem earlier this week

glad you got it going again
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